Operational intensity exceeds OEM design considerations
BI-01.03 Clear operator performance management expectations supported by an active and consistent performance management process
Line managers ensure safe, productive behaviours are recognised and action is taken to correct unsafe and non-productive behaviours [More...] - keyword
BI-01.04 Trained Competent and Authorised Mobile Equipment Operators
All workers who operate mobile equipment at the mine are trained and assessed for competency.[More...]
BI-01.43 Required system health checks before mobile equipment operation – information for operator by vehicle type specifying access and escape alarms fire suppression auto shutdowns and other relevant prote
Required protective system health checks before operation are documented and communicated in a style that is appropriate for the audience. [More...]
BI-02.01 Introduction of equipment to site process
Only plant (including mobile equipment and monitoring systems) that meets site requirements is used on site. [More...]
BI-02.13 Routine tyre inspection
Mobile equipment with compromised tyres does not operate.[More...]
BI-02.23 Engine compartments are cleaned to prevent fuel build up
Foreign material does not build up in engine compartments[More...]
BI-02.31 Operator prestart checks include brakes steering tyres and running gear
Compromised mobile equipment does not operate.[More...]
BI-02A.50.1 Flammable fluid line control systems detect and react to loss of containment
Sites should develop specifications and provide these to OEMs/Suppliers and site maintainers on the control systems required to meet site requirements for normal and abnormal operations/maintenance. [More...]
BI-02A.52 Operator access specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
BI-02A.53 Operator display specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
Operator displays provide the information necessary for safe and productive outcomes. [More...]
BI-02A.54 Pneumatic specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
BI-02A.55 Service and park brake design
BI-02A.59 Restraints on drive trains and other mechanical components to arrest damage from failed components
Fluid lines are protected when there is significant mechanical failure e.g. a broken drive shaft.[More...]
BI-02A.70 Fire resistant coolants, hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required.
Fire resistant coolants and hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required. [More...]
BI-03.02 Operators follow site parking requirements
Site requirements for parking in any situation understood and applied by vehicle operators.[More...]
BI-03.03 Effective management of flammable dust
Sites with flammable dust prevent and control any build up on mobile equipment.[More...]
BI-03.04 Lightning TARP
Sites should have procedures (Trigger Action Response Processes/Plans) in place for storm situations that reduce the potential for lightning strike on mobile equipment.[More...]
BI-03.07 Refuelling Practices – trained personnel follow site refuelling procedures
Refuelling of mobile equipment is productive and safe.[More...]
Discussion Paper – Preventing fires on mobile plant – NSW Minerals Council submission
The Resources Regulator (the Regulator) has identified fires on mobile plant as a significant hazard in the New South Wales mining industry. In particular the higher rates of such fires in surface mines and underground metaliferous mines is the focus of the Regulator’s proposals for change outlined in the Discussion Paper. [More...]
EMESRT Performance Requirement 4 (PR-4) Mobile Equipment Fire Management
Design Philosophy 4 - Fire, fire prevention or mitigation controls, risks to operator, maintainer and emergency responders. [More...]
Fire on an underground loader – Queensland Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 255
Lessons learned from a fire on a loader in the hazardous zone of a coal mine. [More...]
Fires ignite while refuelling mobile plant – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB15-03
Incidents related to fuelling fires are analysed. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant January – March 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. [More...]
Fires on mobile plant July – September 2021 – NSW Resources Regulator
This report has been prepared by the NSW Resources Regulator for the NSW mining industry, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. It contains quarterly data of notified incidents involving fires on mobile plant (FOMP) for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021. [More...]
Fires on surface drill rigs – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB18-04
Fires related to the working environment are analysed for drilling rigs. [More...]
Flammable airconditioning gas – Western Australia Government Safety Bulletin 100
A hydrocarbon refrigerant may reduce some hazards but fire hazards may be increased. [More...]
Haul truck fire – MSHA (USA) Bear Run Fatality
A fatality arose due to a failure of access stairs to a truck cabin when a fire occurred. [More...]
Hydraulic hose failure on dump truck – Western Australia Government Significant Incident Report 181
A dump truck operating at an open pit mine caught fire when a hose-end fitting separated on a singlewire reinforced hydraulic hose. Oil sprayed onto hot engine components. [More...]
Lead acid battery explosions – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SB16-02
Battery fires and incidents are analysed and recommendation made. [More...]
Light Vehicle Fire EDIC removed – Western Australia Government Safety Bulletin 010
Within a two month period two underground fires on Toyota 4 x 4 Land Cruisers were reported. [More...]
Lightning strikes – Managing the risks – Western Australian Government Safety Bulletin 60
Lightning. [More...]
Managing mobile equipment fire risks – Deloitte November 2021
The purpose of this document is to provide examples for implementing management actions to prevent (not supress) mobile equipment fires. [More...]
MDG 1032 – Guideline for the prevention, early detection and suppression of fires in coal mines
New South Wales Industry and Investment, coal safety advisory committee, guideline, prevention, early detection, suppression of fires in coal mines. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Metal/Nonmetal Mining Categories, 1990-2001
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining categories during 1990-2001 by state and six successive 2-year time periods. [More...]
Mining Publication: Analysis of Mine Fires for All U.S. Underground and Surface Coal Mining Categories: 1990-1999
This report analyses mine fires for all U.S. underground and surface coal mining categories by state and 2-year time periods during 1990-1999. [More...]
Mobile equipment contact with high-voltage overhead power lines – Western Australian Government, Australia Safety Bulletin 85
High-voltage overhead power lines can lead to vehicle fires. [More...]
Overheated tryes require miners to use self rescuers – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SA08-08
Overheated tyres cause a smoke event in an underground mine - improvements are identified to prevent recurrence. [More...]
Prevention of fires in underground mines – Western Australian Government
This guideline was developed through extensive consultation with industry representatives, and is based on the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia’s Hazard management guideline for underground fire prevention. [More...]
Riskgate fire related information
This initiating event relates to the unwanted or unexpected combination of a fuel source and an ignition source on mobile and field equipment that results in fire. [More...]
Salt harvester fire no emergency egress – Western Australia Government Significant Incident Report 147
Fire and entrapment hazard on mobile plant (salt harvester) - absence of a second egress. [More...]
Total fires ban – Western Australian Government Safety Bulletin 090
Practical application to mining operations when total fire bans are declared. [More...]
Truck catches fire underground – NSW Government, Australia Safety Bulletin SA19-02-T
Agitator truck, underground metals mine, Cobar, non-metallic engine covers and guards, fuel load, fuel tank puncture. [More...]
Underground diesel-powered water car fire – MSHA Alert 14 May 2019
A fire occurred on a modified item of U/G plant in a USA coal mine. There was no detection of the heat build up and a subsequent failure of the fire suppression system led to a more significant incident occurring that would otherwise have happened. The regulator identified 7 key safety practices that should be included. [More...]
Underground mobile equipment fires
Potential hazards when underground equipment catches fire. [More...]
WA MSH_SIR_015 Powerline contact
Whilst moving away from a stockpile, the raised tray of a haul truck severed a 33,000 V overhead power line. The driver proceeded unaware. [More...]
Worker suffers serious burns in underground loader fire
New South Wales Resources Regulator Investigation Information Release, worker suffers serious burns, underground loader tyre fire, fire suppression system. [More...]